Local Interest

In March, residents across the State of Minnesota opened a surprise from their mailbox. The proposed 2023 property tax market values were sent out to landowners, which included a significant increase in values for many residents. Property tax market values are based on the past sales of comparable or local properties in the area. In the case of the 2023 property tax market … [Read more...] about To Better Understand How Property Taxes are figured… Upcoming Property Tax Meeting April 19, 2022

By Allissa Reynolds, wildfire prevention supervisor, 651-259-528. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk from warm temperatures and dry conditions. The restrictions apply in the following counties: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, … [Read more...] about Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota

Osakis community invited to learn about 2022 roadwork ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The public is invited to attend an open house to learn about the upcoming roadwork and detour on Highway 27 in the Osakis area. The event will be held at Osakis Community Center, 18 E Nokomis St., Tuesday, April 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests can come and go as they please during the event as a formal … [Read more...] about Highway 27 project meet-and-greet set for Tuesday, April 19

Stearns County will be holding public input sessions throughout the county to discuss the potential to extend the local option transportation sales tax. These sessions are an opportunity for county residents to hear about the sales tax options, and give input on whether or not the county board should extend the tax or how it should be used if extended. The sessions will be … [Read more...] about Stearns County – Transportation Sales Tax Sessions

ST. PAUL, Minn. – More than 230 construction projects that will help maintain Minnesota’s roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure; improve safety and mobility; and support jobs will be worked on across the state this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The planned 2022 construction projects include 184 road and bridge projects, plus 51 … [Read more...] about MnDOT announces 2022 state construction projects